Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
"Show and Tell" with Andrea Darlas is a local arts and entertainment podcast hosted by Chicago media personality, Andrea Darlas. Every week Andrea will tell you about a new play or musical or exhibit a museum… something cultural in our community!Social links:
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Show & Tell, Ep. 195: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill at the Des Plaines Theatre, the Sons of Cream at the Arcada, NorthSide Restaurant Week, Greektown Restaurant Week & the Chicago Golf Show in Rosemont
First up, Andrea talks with rock and roll legends - Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, who will be performing at the Des Plaines Theatre on March 6th, along with the Smithereens! Vicki co-founded the Bangles and went on to chart topping success in the 80’s, 90’s and beyond and John has played with hi…
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Show & Tell, Ep. 194: A Night of Broadway in Naperville, Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre, Newberry Consort's "Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks" and the Northside Wedding Walk
First up, it’s “A Night of Broadway”, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual gala & concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Chris…
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Show & Tell, Ep 193: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Juniper Junction" at the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show & the Chicago Camping and RV Show!
It's a sure sign spring is in the air! The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is in full bloom! Andrea talks to CBG's Jodi Zombolo about this year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," which spins the dial back to an era of bold patterns and bright petals. You''ll get to see more than 10,000 orchid b…
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Show & Tell, Ep. 192: Holiday at the Goodman, Birds of North America at the Red Orchid, Dance of Death at the Steppenwolf, Arrival from Sweden at the Auditorium!
Four major stars, three plays, one major cover band ... and four iconic venues! This week on the show, Andrea talks to the stars of "Holiday" at the Goodman Theatre, "Birds of North America" at the Red Orchid Theatre, "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf and Arrival from Sweden: the music of ABBA -…
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Show & Tell, Ep. 191: Remy Bumppo's Hedda Gabler, Governors State University presents Halftime High Notes, Porchlight Music Theatre's The Irish... and How They Got That Way, The Factory Theater's KUBRICKIAN, and the Metropolis' The Play That Goes Wrong
Welcome to Show and Tell! This week is a theater-packed episode. First up, Andrea talks to Aurora Real de Asua on Remy Bumppo Theatre's Hedda Gabler, running from 2/5-3/8. Tickets: remybumppo.org Then its game day at Governors State University with Halftime High Notes. Andrea talks to tenor John …
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Show & Tell, Ep. 190: Stereophonic, Chicago Restaurant Week, the Boat Show, Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival & the Color Factory
Stereophonic, the most Tony award nominated play ever, has arrived in Chicago! It’s a homecoming for one of the stars of the show Emilie Kouatchou, who plays Holly. Andrea talks to Emilie about growing up in Palatine, performing on stage at Fremd High School, studying at Northwestern and what it m…
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Show & Tell, Ep 189: Eureka Day at the Broadway Playhouse, "American Prophets" at the American Writers Museum, Chicago Theatre Week & Lord of the Rings at the Auditorium Theatre
Eureka Day is here! The 2025 Tony Award winner for "Best Revival of a Play" is now playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago! Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Rebekah Ward who plays Suzanne. Rebakah talks about the hype – and the message – behind this incredible show, as well as liv…
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Show & Tell, Ep. 188: Chicago Theatre Week, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, "Stranger Things" pop-up, & jazz musician Paul Marinaro
Chicago Theatre Week is back February 5-15! League of Chicago Theatres' Marketing Director Alexis Davis joins Andrea to talk about this incredible week where you have an opportunity to see hundreds of plays, musicials, comedy shows and performances all across the Chicagoland area for discounted pri…
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Show & Tell, Ep. 187: Phantom of the Opera, Paul Chowdhry, RAIN and Amadeus
The incomparable Phantom of the Opera is back at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through February 1st. Andrea talks to the star of the show, Alexa Moster who plays Christine! Alexa talks about growing up in Chicago, going to Northwestern, and returning to her hometown to star in this iconic musical! …
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Show & Tell, Ep. 186 – the New Year’s Eve Show!! Featuring Bally’s, Sunda, Broken Oar, Marriott Lincolnshire & Goddess and Grocer
This episode of Show & Tell gives you five amazing ideas for your New Year’s Eve festivities! Whether it’s partying the night away at Bally’s Casino, having a delicious dinner at Sunda, tipping a few back at the Broken Oar in Barrington, a dinner theatre/NYE package at the Marriott Lincolnshire or…
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